The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 25, Page 97: Mrs. Lucinda Ayres Merriam, DAR ID Number: 24271Born in Akron, Ohio. Wife of Flavel Meriam."Descendant of William Morgan of Connecticut. Daughter of Stephen Ayres and Lucinda Spicer Ayres, his wife. Granddaughter of Minor Spicer and Cynthia Allyn, his wife. Great granddaughter of Ephraim Allyn and Temperance Morgan, his wife. Great great granddaughter of William Morgan and Temperance Avery, his wife. William Morgan 1723-77, on account of ill health did not give active service, but advanced money to aid the colony. He was born in Groton, where he died."

Flavel G. Merriam is also listed in business directories as applying for patents and the owner of mills, and a milling business in Akron, and Peoria, Illinois in the 1880-1890's.

We found evidence of this family's connection to the early Benham line. This photograph is of a stunning young Victorian era woman, Lucinda Ayres, with large sleeves. She is about 25 years of age, and looks directly into the camera, an amazing shot. This surname is also spelled Ayers, Ayer, Ayr, Ayrs, Ayers and Ayer in census records.

This is an 1860's Civil War CDV era photo, around the time of their wedding. She is buried at Glendale Cemetery in Akron. We could not find her husband Flavel's grave. This photo was found in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is a beautiful photo of an early DAR family member with strong Revolutionary War ties.

Size: 2.5 x 4 inches Note: Hello from ~debra. I have spent years collecting over 10,000 ID’d lost family photos & paper from US flea markets & antique shops. I do the best gen research I can, but am always open to corrections. This is an original antique item, not a reprint. A new high quality rigid sleeve is included for extra protection, especially during shipping. You may buy a piece alone, or large intimate 300 dpi scans of the front and back sent immediately via email, or both. Please search carefully, as they are often found together and many may be related. I also invite you to join me at Ancestorville Genealogy on facebook. Thank you, enjoy! ~Debra Clifford (contact info on top bar)